Nathan Luke Brattan (born 8 March 1990) is an Australian professional football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Macarthur FC and the Australia national team.

Born in England, Brattan moved to Australia at a young age, playing youth football for Rochedale Rovers and Queensland Lions before making his professional debut for Brisbane Roar.

[2] Brattan made his senior debut as a 19-year-old in the Queensland Roar's "Against Racism" clash against the Scottish football side Celtic in 2009, displaying early potential.

[2] Often described as one of the best passers of the ball at the club, Brattan finally nailed down a regular spot in the Brisbane Roar starting side after two seasons hampered by injury.

Ahead of a 2018 World Cup Qualifiation match against Bangladesh in Perth, Ange Postecoglou called up Brattan for the senior Australian team as an injury replacement for captain Mile Jedinak.

[16] On 6 October 2024, Socceroos coach Tony Popovic recalled Brattan to the squad to cover injured midfielders Massimo Luongo and Connor Metcalfe.